Julia Clark divorced her husband for a new life with Egyptian man - but it didn't quite work out (Image: Paul David Drabble) A mum-of-three had her life turned upside down after a holiday to Egypt nearly 10 years ago split up her marriage to husband of 15 years, Peter. Julia Clark, 53, from Lincoln, had been happily married to Peter, also 53, for 15 years and had three children together. However, a family holiday to Egypt in August 2016 hailed the start of a new change.
She opened up about her experience to our sister title, OK! and detailed how it all started. She said: "Relaxing by the poolside, my husband Peter and our two daughters, Melissa and Amelia, were enjoying their time in the water. "Our two-week Egyptian holiday was nearing its end, and we were savouring our last few days under the scorching August sun.
Despite the fun times and beautiful photos, I felt an overwhelming sense of loneliness. "My marriage seemed to have lost its spark. I'd been wedded to Peter for 15 years; he was a wonderful man, an exceptional father to our children James, now 34, Melissa, 21, and Amelia, 18, and a great provider, but it felt like we were merely co-parenting.
"That 2016 holiday marked a turning point in my life. As I sat there observing my family, a hotel employee came over and asked for my name. He enquired about my well-being and whether I was on Facebook.
"I gave him my name and introduced him to Peter, who had just climbed out of the pool. I didn't think much of it until we re.